Application Engineer Integrated Photonics

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About LIGENTEC We're a multicultural team of experts pushing the boundaries of what's possible in integrated optics. Our mission is to make photonic integration accessible and industrially scalable. We deliver best-in-class PIC platforms, design enablement, and integrated solutions that empower our customers to innovate faster and bring light-based technologies from concept to production. About the role Drive the growth of LIGENTEC’s business by acting as a proactive bridge between customer needs and our technical solutions. Provide excellent customer experience through a combination of strategic sales engagement, technical product expertise, and relationship management. What you will do Develop and execute sales strategies to expand our business, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. Manage the full sales cycle, from lead engagement to contract discussion and project delivery. Cultivate and maintain high-level customer relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for industrial and academic clients. Translate complex customer requirements into workable technical specifications, leveraging in-depth product knowledge to close deals. Provide proof-of-concept PIC design studies and layouts Deliver pre- and post-sales technical support to ensure customer success and long-term retention. Elaborate and discuss SoW with customers and engineering counterparts Contribute to marketing strategy, including application notes, webinars, and talks that drive lead generation. Provide continuous feedback to product management and R&D to align our offerings with market trends and customer requirements. Support in writing of grant proposals What you bring You hold an MSc or PhD in Photonics (or a related field), backed by 3+ years of hands-on experience in integrated optics and industry-standard software tools. In this dynamic role, you bring sharp technical problem-solving skills and a strong aptitude for technical sales and business development. As an open-minded, highly communicative, and adaptable team player, you excel at presenting complex technical concepts effortlessly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you combine a customer-focused mindset with an innovative drive, working proficiency in English, and the flexibility to thrive both independently and across diverse teams, we want you on our team. Nice to have: - Experience drafting Statements of Work or managing grant-funded research projects. - Familiarity with CRM systems and technical sales processes. What we offer A dynamic role at the heart of the deep-tech revolution where your technical expertise directly impacts product adoption. You will join an international team of specialists, gain deep exposure to market-leading photonic applications, and shape how photonic integration is deployed worldwide. Practicalities - Location: Lausanne, Switzerland. - Work percentage: 100%. - Languages: English is our working language, other languages are a plus. - Home office: up to two days per week. - Start date: As soon as possible. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please submit your application through our career page.